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Siemens VAI to Expand ArcelorMittal Monlevade LD Steel Works in Brazil
16 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal Monlevade S.A. has placed an order with Siemens VAI to supply core components for the expansion of the João Monlevade steel mill located in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
ArcelorMittal Ostrava Implements Unique Cleaning Car
15 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal’s Ostrava's facility in the Czech Republic recently implemented a unique cleaning car, sucking bulldozer GapVax 9000, to support cleaning of its premises.
Mechel Announces Re-Launch of Nerungrinskaya Washing Plant
15 February 2011 - Mechel OAO has re-launched the Nerungrinskaya washing plant at Yakutugol OAO, following the accident on December 26 that resulted in the collapse of three thickeners.
Siemens to Supply Electrical Equipment for Henan Zhongfu Aluminum Mill
15 February 2011 - Henan Zhongfu Industrial Co., Ltd, China, has placed an order with Siemens to equip a new 2560-millimeter aluminum rolling mill with automation and drive technology. The first strip is due to be rolled on the new mill in December 2012.
SAIL Obtains Management Control of Steel Complex Ltd in Kerala
15 February 2011 - Maharatna Steel Authority of India Limited has formally acquired 50% of the shares of Steel Complex Limited (SCL) in Kozhikode held by the Government of Kerala. SAIL took over the SCL operations on February 13.
SSAB to Take Over Tibnor’s Company in Poland
14 February 2011 - SSAB is taking over Tibnor's company in Poland, which will help to strengthen the company's position in Central and Eastern Europe by further developing the company's service offering.
SAIL to Develop Chiria Mines with State-of-Art Environment-Friendly Technology
14 February 2011 - Steel Authority of India Limited has been granted forest clearance for leases of Chiria iron ore mines in Jharkhand. For SAIL, the Chiria mines represent the only compact deposit that can sustain large, mechanized mines of 30-50 million tonnes per annum capacity — key for the company’s existing and future expansion plans.
Dillinger Hütte Nominates new Chief Executive Officer
14 February 2011 - The Supervisory Boards of Dillinger Hütte and the holding DHS –Dillinger Hütte Saarstahl AG have nominated Dr. Karlheinz Blessing as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Management effective February 10, 2011, for a term of 5 years.
Posco to Build Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Factory in India
14 February 2011 - Posco announced plans to establish a 300,000 tonnes per year non-oriented electrical steel sheet factory in India.
ThyssenKrupp Makes Good Start in First Quarter of 2010-11
14 February 2011 - ThyssenKrupp reports a 21% year-on-year increase in order intake in the first quarter of fiscal 2010/2011, from €9,328 million to €11,260 million. Sales also rose distinctly by 22% from €9,351 million to €11,370 million.
Siemens VAI to Supply Twin-Ladle Furnace to ArcelorMittal Bremen
11 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal Bremen GmbH has placed an order with Siemens VAI Metals Technologies to supply a 300-tonne twin-ladle furnace.
Tata Steel Reaffirms Commitment to Triathlon in 2011
10 February 2011 - Tata Steel confirms its status as the Presenting Partner of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship London, for the second year running. In addition, the Tata Kids of Steel Children’s Triathlon Series will increase in size to 18 events across the UK.
JSW Steel Posts 9% Growth in Crude Steel Production in January
10 February 2011 - JSW Steel Limited reported the production of 580,000 tonnes in January 2011, representing a 9% growth in crude steel production compared to that of January 2010.
New MMK Plate Mill’s Order Book Full
10 February 2011 - Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works reports that the order book for its new 5000-mm Plate Mill is 100% full.
Severstal’s Putu Venture More Than Doubles Iron Ore Resource to 2.4 Billion Tonnes
09 February 2011 - OAO Severstal reports that an independent mineral resource report has estimated a doubling in natural resources at its Putu iron ore project in Liberia to 2.4 billion tonnes.
Siemens to Supply Manufacturing System, Planning Solution to ArcelorMittal Galati
09 February 2011 - Siemens VAI Metals Technologies concluded a contract with ArcelorMittal to install an integrated Manufacturing Execution System, including production planning and scheduling software, in its Galați plant in Romania.
Mechel Signs Loan for Second Line at Sibirginskaya Coal Mine
08 February 2011 - Mechel OAO has signed a loan agreement to finance construction of the second line at the Sibirginskaya mine, which is owned by Mechel Mining OAO subsidiary Southern Kuzbass Coal Company OAO.
OJSC ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih Appoints Chief H&S and Environment Officer
07 February 2011 - OJSC ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih announced the appointment of Alexander Kuznetsov to the position of Chief H&S and Environment Officer.
ArcelorMittal Appoints Senior Head of Marketing and Sales in Mining
07 February 2011 - ArcelorMittal announced the appointment of Simon Wandke as the new Chief Commercial Officer heading up Marketing and Sales for its Mining division and a Vice President of the company.
Rautaruukki to Change Corporate Structure in Finland
07 February 2011 - Rautaruukki announces plans to divide its Finnish operations into four different companies based on its construction, engineering, steel, and stainless steel and aluminum trading businesses.
